10 beautiful, sexy films that celebrate Black queer love
Queerty have gone back through our cinematic archives to mine some of our favorite depictions of Black, queer love in the movies.
These films profiled here explore love in all its forms, from friendship to romance to self-love with probing power. From Oscar winners to indie gems, they offer perspectives on race, gender, sexuality, and relationships that touch our hearts, and that we will not soon forget.Grab the popcorn and someone beautiful, and get ready to stream…Director Patrik-Ian Polk (remember his name… it will pop up again) gave a young Jussie Smollett one of his best roles in this comedy/romance about a group of friends attending Pride.
Just like every great Pride experience, said friends find themselves in some steamy situations, though the real love here is the camaraderie among the group.Director Barry Jenkins explores male identity and queer male love in this deeply moving tale of lifelong friends Kevin and Chiron.
Viewers noticed, and the movie took home a Best Picture Academy Award.Cinematic powerhouse Dee Rees made an auspicious feature debut with this story of a butch, Black lesbian coming to terms with her feminine and racial identities, as well as her growing attraction to her best friend.
